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Arabis laevigata var. laevigata
Arabis laevigata (Muhl. ex Willd.) Poir. var. laevigata
Smooth Rockcress
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
Synonym(s): Arabis heterophylla, Arabis lyrifolia, Turritis laevigata
USDA Symbol: ARLAL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Arabis lanceolata has smooth, lanceolate, clasping leaves and down-curved or horizontal pods
Plant Characteristics
Duration: BiennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear , Oblanceolate , Obovate
Leaf Margin: Lobed
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Silique
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CO , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , ID , IL , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: ON , QC
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeAdditional resources
USDA: Find Arabis laevigata var. laevigata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Arabis laevigata var. laevigata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Arabis laevigata var. laevigata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-24Research By: Joseph A. Marcus